Job Description
Job Description: Market Research Analyst Job Title Market Research Analyst Job Summary We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Market Research Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret market, customer, competitor, and industry data. The role will support business and marketing decisions by providing actionable insights on market trends, customer behavior, competitive positioning, pricing, product opportunities, and growth areas.
Key Responsibilities Market Research & Analysis - Conduct primary and secondary market research to identify market trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Collect and analyze data related to customers, competitors, products, pricing, sales, and market conditions.
- Conduct customer surveys, interviews, focus groups, and feedback studies.
- Analyze industry reports, publications, government data, competitor information, and other relevant sources.
- Identify emerging market trends and changes in customer preferences.
- Evaluate market size, growth potential, segmentation, and competitive landscape.
- Support market entry studies and feasibility assessments for new products, regions, or customer segments.
Customer & Consumer Insights - Analyze customer demographics, purchasing behavior, preferences, and satisfaction levels.
- Develop customer segmentation and buyer profiles.
- Monitor customer feedback and identify key drivers of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Analyze customer journeys and identify opportunities to improve the customer experience.
- Support customer satisfaction and brand perception studies.
Competitor Analysis - Track competitor products, pricing, promotions, distribution channels, and marketing strategies.
- Prepare competitor benchmarking reports.
- Monitor competitor launches, expansions, partnerships, and strategic developments.
- Identify competitive strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Provide insights to support the company's competitive positioning.
Data Analysis & Reporting - Clean, organize, and analyze market research data using appropriate analytical techniques.
- Develop dashboards, presentations, reports, and management summaries.
- Translate complex data into clear and actionable business insights.
- Monitor key market and business indicators.
- Present research findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain accurate databases and research documentation.
Business & Marketing Support - Support marketing, sales, product development, and strategic planning teams with market intelligence.
- Provide insights for product development, pricing, positioning, and promotional strategies.
- Evaluate campaign and marketing performance using relevant market and customer data.
- Support demand forecasting and sales planning activities.
- Identify new market segments, customer groups, and business opportunities.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in market research, business analysis, consumer insights, or a related role.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Good knowledge of market research methodologies and data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Preferred Qualifications - MBA, Master's degree in Marketing, Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Experience with research and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, R, Python, or similar platforms.
- Experience conducting surveys using platforms such as Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, or similar tools.
- Experience in FMCG, retail, manufacturing, B2B, e-commerce, or other relevant industries.
- Knowledge of CRM and customer analytics platforms.
Key Skills - Market Research
- Data Analysis
- Consumer Insights
- Competitor Analysis
- Market Intelligence
- Customer Segmentation
- Survey Design
- Statistical Analysis
- Pricing Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Forecasting
- Excel & PowerPoint
- Power BI / Tableau
- Report & Dashboard Preparation
- Presentation Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Business Acumen
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Accuracy and Timeliness of Research Reports
- Quality of Market Insights
- Research Project Completion Rate
- Data Accuracy
- Competitor Intelligence Coverage
- Customer Insight Quality
- Forecast Accuracy
- Number of Actionable Business Recommendations
- Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Contribution to New Market/Product Opportunities
Reporting Structure Reports To: Marketing Manager / Head of Marketing / Business Strategy Manager / Research Manager
Coordinates With: Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Finance, Business Development, Operations, and senior management.
Working Conditions - Full-time position.
- Primarily office-based with occasional market visits and field research.
- May require travel for customer interviews, surveys, market visits, and industry events.
- Requires handling multiple research projects and deadlines.
Compensation Competitive salary based on qualifications, experience, and industry standards.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office